women of distinction

Women of Distinction is our way of highlighting outstanding women and girls who have made a difference in their communities. These individuals are nominated by their peers and we celebrate their accomplishments during an awards breakfast. Join Girl Scouts—Dakota Horizons on May 14th for the 19th Annual Women of Distinction event honoring women in your community who inspire girls to lead.

Rapid City, South Dakota
May 14th, 2013
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Surbeck Center Ballroom
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Tickets:
$25 in advance
$30 at the door
$120 for a table of 6

Tickets available by
calling 1-800-666-2141,
emailing Rochelle at rrasmussen@gsdakotahorizons.org
or at Girl Scouts—Dakota Horizons Office
140 North Street, Rapid City, SD 57701.

Keynote Speaker: CSM Susan Shoe
Army State Command Sergeant Major for the
South Dakota Army National Guard.

As the first woman to be promoted to the highest rank a non-commisioned officer can serve, CSM Shoe will speak about leadership and honoring women who inspire girls to lead. To learn more about CSM Shoe, click here: http://sdguard.ngb.army.mil/pages/leadership/ssgm.aspx.

2013 Nominees

2013 Women of Distinction Nominees
Dr. Molly Gribb
Professor and Head of Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

Vesta Wells-Johnson
Owner of Creative Digital Replication
and Vesta Wells Johnson Music, Rapid City

Linda P. Boland
Health Service Coordinator
Rapid City Area Schools

2013 Distinctive Woman of Service Nominees
Glenda KC Johnson
Management Assistant
Section Chief Maintenance Analysis
United States Air Force

Karen D. Back
State Equal Employment Manager
SD National Guard

A1C Melissa Valencia
Aviation Resource Manager
United States Air Force

Naomi Palmer
28 Operations Group Training Manager
United States Air Force

Emily Watkins
Aviation Resource Manager
United States Air Force

2013 Juliette Gordon Low Legacy Award Nominees
Marian M. Atkins
Field Manager, Bureau of Land Management

Mickie Abell
Right-of-Way Clerk, Golden West

Johanna Best
Registration Officer, Black Hills State University

2013 Tomorrow’s Leader Nominee
Brittney Ostrander
Senior Girl Scout and 2013 Delegate for
Girl Scouts—Dakota Horizons Annual Meeting

2013 Friend of Distinction Nominees
Jeff DeVine
J&J Truck and Auto Body

The United Way of Black Hills

New Rushmore Radio

Women of Distinction Past Winners

Event Awards
Click on the award title below to nominate a woman, girl or business/organization by March 25, 2013.

Juliette Gordon Low Legacy Award – This nominee has shown a strong and sustained commitment to Girl Scouts—Dakota Horizons by partnering with Girl Scouts for the betterment of the organization.

Woman of Distinction Award – This nominee strives to make the world a better place and has made a contribution of time and support to the community.

Distinctive Woman of Service Award – As a member of the United States Armed Forces, this nominee shows compassion for all and strives to make the world a better place.

Tomorrow’s Leader Award – As a registered Girl Scout, this nominee has potential for extraordinary leadership and service and has completed her Gold or Silver Award by February 1, 2013 or was a council delegate at the 2013 Annual Meeting.

Friend of Distinction Award – This nominee is an organization or business who has joined in partnership with Girl Scouts—Dakota Horizons to advance the mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.